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The Bridge to Hope Inc

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 454352239 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.b2hope.org
revenue
$195K
expenses
$197K
net assets
$139K
employees
program ratio
60%
mission · from form 990

Housingsupportive services homeless Fam

profile · synthesized from sources

The Bridge to Hope is a Christian transformational housing ministry in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to helping homeless single mothers and their children achieve self-sufficiency. They partner with local churches to provide housing, mentorship, life skills training, and spiritual support, focusing on long-term recovery from homelessness through education and employment.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $4K
    SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT INCLUDES BUS PASSES, CHILD ENRICHMENT, DRUG SCREENS, BACKGROUND CHECKS, VOLUNTEER EXPENSES, AND PROGRAM SUPPLIES.
  2. #2 $7K
    RENT AND UTILITIES OF SMALL SPACE FOR GROUP MEETINGS, TRAINING, CASE MANAGEMENT,ORGANIZING OF DONATED ITEMS FOR INCENTIVES, JOB SEARCH AND COACHING, COMPUTER ACCESS.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Bridge Boutique
Organizes and sorts donations for families in the program.
Child Enrichment Ministry
Provides care and support for children who have experienced homelessness.
Life Skills Programming
Offers evening classes and training to help mothers develop skills for stability and self-sufficiency.
One Church One Family
A program partnering homeless single mothers and their children with church-based mentoring groups (8-12 mentors) who provide emotional, social, and spiritual support, help with moving, transportation to church, and fun outings.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Arizona Tax Credit Donation Facilitation 2 activities
    • Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Program Participation
      Participates in the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program as a Qualifying Charitable Organization, allowing donors to receive tax credits for contributions.
    • Arizona Charitable Tax Credit participation
      Participates in the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program as a Qualifying Charitable Organization, enabling donors to receive state tax credits for contributions.
  • Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing 2 activities
    • Case Management Services
      Provides individualized case management services to program participants to help them set and achieve both short-term and long-term goals, guiding them towards self-sufficiency.
    • Case management and goal-setting support
      Provides case management services to help program participants set and achieve short-term and long-term personal and financial goals.
  • Job Readiness Training 2 activities
    • Employment and financial independence training
      Offers vocational training and skills development for full-time employment, along with financial literacy programming that supports building credit, establishing savings accounts, and achieving financial independence.
    • Vocational and Financial Training for Program Participants
      Offers training in skills necessary for maintaining full-time employment, establishing a savings account, and building healthy credit. Graduates of the program leave with a job, a savings account, vocational training, and affordable housing, promoting financial independence.
  • General Volunteer Support Services 1 activity
    • Volunteer recruitment
      Shares volunteer opportunities through VolunteerMatch.org to engage community support for its programs.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Community Engagement and Fundraising Events
      Organizes community events such as "Hope on Fire!" to celebrate and support homeless single mothers, featuring food, vendors, kids' activities, and music. The organization also hosts open house events to engage the community.
    • Community engagement and celebration events
      Organizes community events such as "Hope on Fire!"—a celebration featuring food, vendors, children's activities, and music—to support and uplift homeless single mothers. Also hosted open house events on March 20 and March 21.
    • Emergency and crisis support services
      Delivers emergency services, crisis intervention, food, clothing, and counseling (both group and one-to-one) to families participating in the program.
    • Graduate recognition and纪念 items
      Recognizes program graduates with commemorative items such as lockets and professional photography sessions, which are gifted to the mothers and their children.
    • Safe housing for homeless single mothers
      Provides safe, stable housing to homeless single mothers and their children in the Phoenix area, with support for those who have previously experienced homelessness. Housing is offered when openings are available.
    • Transitional Housing and Support for Homeless Single Mothers
      Provides safe, stable housing and comprehensive support services, including emergency services, crisis intervention, group and one-to-one counseling, food, and clothing, to homeless single mothers and their children in the Phoenix area. The program aims to prepare mothers for independence through work-based programming and skill development.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$195K
Contributions & grants$148K76%
Program service revenue$21K11%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$197K
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead38%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$77K
Grants paid out
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$139K
Cash$141K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$139K
Liquid reserves8.6 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -7.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Amy Seiser Executive Director 40 $54K
board members · 7
  • Cheri Bjornsrud — Board Treasurer
  • Evogene Stephens — Board Secretary
  • Jane Kilburn — Board Member
  • Keith Wollaver — Board Member
  • Pat Thurston — Board Member
  • Steve Hoffman — Board Chairman
  • Trey Garrett — Board Vice Chairman
relationships · 21

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Recognized by the state as a Qualifying Charitable Organization under Arizona's tax credit program.
  • Bethany Bible Church Partner — Hosts B2H Dinners on the first Thursday of each month.
  • Color Copies Phoenix LLC Partner — Recommended by The Bridge to Hope for business cards, flyers, or brochures, with potential for donations if referred.
  • Faith Bible Church Partner — A church partner sponsoring a Bridge mother and encouraging members to join the mentoring team.
  • Faith Bible Church Partner — Church partner supporting The Bridge to Hope through donations or participation in ministry activities.
  • First Southern Baptist Church Scottsdale Partner — Church partner supporting The Bridge to Hope through donations or participation in ministry activities.
  • Fry's Food Store Partner — Participates in the Fry’s Community Rewards Program, allowing customers to link their VIP card for donations.
  • GoFundMe for Charities Partner — Approved organization on GoFundMe, allowing individuals to create Certified Charity campaigns to raise funds.
  • La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church Partner — Church partner supporting The Bridge to Hope through donations or participation in ministry activities.
  • La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church Partner — One of the first church partners in the Valley to support young mothers in crisis.
  • Mary Solberg Photography Partner — Donates time to take professional photos of "Bridge Moms" and their children, providing collages to the mothers and photos for the organization's marketing.
  • NextWorld Media Partner — Receives creative work for sharing its ministry from NextWorld Media.
  • Nextdoor Partner — Partners with Nextdoor's "Sell for Good" program to enable neighbors to fundraise by selling items and donating proceeds.
  • Orangewood Community Church Partner — Church partner supporting The Bridge to Hope through donations or participation in ministry activities.
  • Origami Owl Partner — Regina Morgan, a designer for Origami Owl, provides lockets to "Bridge Graduates."
  • Phoenix Bible Church Partner — Church partner supporting The Bridge to Hope through donations or participation in ministry activities.
  • Vista (formerly First Southern Baptist Church of Scottsdale) Partner — A church partner that welcomes Bridge Moms and shares in the "Kingdom Work" with their community.
  • Vista Church Partner — Hosted the "Hope on Fire" event.
  • Vista Church Partner — Hosts the "Hope on Fire" event.
  • VolunteerMatch.org Partner — Shares volunteer opportunities on the platform.
  • eBay for Charities Partner — Utilizes the eBay for Charity platform to receive donations from shoppers and sellers.